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Past tense for to protrude (out) and be visible
“A widow of several years, she wears a green, yellow and orange headscarf, from which black and grey curls poke out.”
Past tense for to jab or prod (someone or something) with a finger or sharp object
“My brother used to chase me to try to poke me in the belly button when I was young, and I would become hysterical.”
Past tense for to meddle or snoop into the affairs of others
“There is a committee composed of elderly men and ladies from the community whose job is to poke into other people's business.”
Past tense for to rummage or search through
“He fell silent and simply watched her poke through the closet.”
Past tense for to move very slowly (towards something)
“The day is so fine, and the scenery so beautiful, that we shall just poke along at a nice slow trot and enjoy ourselves.”
Past tense for to act slowly or lazily
“He said he didn't want to poke along all day. He wanted to get in there and have it over with!”
Past tense for to search blindly or uncertainly by feeling with the hands
Past tense for to pierce, especially with the beak or bill (of a bird) or similar instrument
Past tense for to engage in carnal activity
Past tense for to pierce and make a hole or holes in
Past tense for to delve or make inquiries into
Past tense for to create a dimple or hollow in
Past tense for to pass a length of something through an opening
Past tense for to lightly touch or strike something, often to signal surrender or submission
Past tense for to tinker or fidget with something
Past tense for to dig or poke about, especially in soil, in search of something
Past tense for to strike with the fist
Past tense for to direct or steer a group of animals or people
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